The Best Lee Soon Shin (2013)

Lee Soon Shin goes through hardships after the death of her father. Soon Shin and her mother struggle to find happiness. Her love story continues in the mist of ups and downs of her life.
Lee Soon Shin is the youngest member of a successful family. Despite her family′s successes, however, she seems to have failed to inherit any talent, and is marked as an oddball though she remains a bright, lively read moreand courageous girl. She then meets the head of an agency named Shin Joon Ho, and he turns her life around.
Shin Joon Ho is a confident, cold and competitive man who changes later after he begins to understand the real meaning of success through Lee Soon Shin

For a 50 episode drama, there were still a lot of loop holes which got me scratching my head in a WTF manner.

Why can't the script writers make a solid character out of Lee Soon Shin? There was so much potential into the character which was instead wasted into having her in a constant inner turmoil and misunderstanding with her family. She kept on bailing out read moreon her manager, then at work, then at her family. Watching her be like this was quite confusing because she's supposed to be the strong protagonist and this is supposed to be her story but instead her character felt faded. The supporting roles were so much more interesting to me than hers. Then there's also the main lead guy, Shin Joon Ho. I felt the same way for him like Lee Soon Shin, why did the guy have to run around and try fixing things but end up empty handed? He tries, but never really gets to resolve anything. These main characters are sad... their story are being much overshadowed by other elements. I blame the writers for this.

What made this show bearable to watch are the actors. If it hadn't been for IU and Jo Jung Suk as the main roles I wouldn't have the patience to finish this drama but since they are my bias and there were a lot of cute scenes (not just on the main leads but as well on the other characters), that made me rethink of dropping the drama. The supporting roles were quite interesting as well. They have brought balance to the story and made it watchable. The families were such a mess, but the three sister's different characters really brought this drama to life so I guess it is still worth the watch.

I couldn't say that this drama was great, but I would have to admit it was a good watch if you could get past the circling theme with long dragging plot lines full of cliche. It was an average drama, it made me laugh-cry-hate-love the characters but at the end of the day it's not something I would want to brag about or recommend to people. It's more of a drama that would let me pass time until I finish downloading that specific drama I have been pegging to watch.

When watching this drama, be mentally prepared that Lee Soon Shin's character isn't actually the best because the supporting roles were better.

Well I am writing a review so people who aren't sure about this drama can catch up and enjoy it.

First of all this drama IS 50 EP. This means that the plot has to move progressively. Don't expect to see a problem be solved in 4 ep. The great thing about his drama is that the plot is moving at an awesome pace for a 50 ep drama.

-Someone who likes complex plots. Because this drama is long, the plot doesn't focus only on the main characters.
-likes romantic comedies
-doesn't have a problem with a slow plot pace.
-poor girl- rich boy relationships, although is not that cliche.

Overall, the drama is SOOO WORTH watching. You will enjoy all the acting and chemistry in this drama. From the main leads to the third parties. I shall say that the plot is so well written and portrayed so far, that is just flows awesomely. Don't be scared because is a long drama. Oh and the drama is CURRENTLY AIRING. So far there are 13 ep aired.

today i was looking for a drama to watch but all the good one i watched already and dramas that are ongoing i cant watch because of my curiosity... but then i thought why is IU soo damn good in acting and singing from all actresse and idols she loos like a normal girl.. her acting in this drama is superb because of this i watches this drama so often even though normally i dont rewatch!! IU thank you for being soo good in this drama and keep appearing in good dramas not just focus on music okay??
this drama should have higher ratings!

I was really addicted to this drama at the beginning, until the episode 35 it was so great but then;.. It disappointed me that the romance was so light and Lee Soon Shin's career so slow... At least, I discovered IU in a drama, and I have to admit she was absolutely adorable, i really liked her acting ;-)

yeah she is very pretty but not goddess pretyy very natural like girl from enxt door pretty! xD
i was really excited about pretty boy but that drama wasnt good. it was annoiying and her role was not good. i was very dissappointed.

This drama is good but it could have been much better. It is sad to see how they are constantly building the plot by creating misunderstandings and for example times where a character obviously should tell what truly happened but won't.

This can work from time to time, but when you start to see every episode being like this it drags down the story and irritation sinks in.